1985 Texas Longhorns baseball team

The 1985 Texas Longhorns baseball team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1985 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Longhorns played their home games at Disch–Falk Field. The team was coached by Cliff Gustafson in his 18th season at Texas.

1985 Texas Longhorns baseball
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
CBNo. 2
1985 record64-14 (16–5 SWC)
Head coach
Home stadiumDisch–Falk Field
1985 Southwest Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 2 Texas  y 165 .762  6414 .821
Baylor   147 .667  4213 .764
No. 3 Arkansas  y 137 .650  5115 .773
No. 22 Houston  y 129 .571  4417 .721
Texas A&M   129 .571  3916 .709
TCU   912 .429  3517 .673
Rice   515 .250  2721 .563
Texas Tech   219 .095  1833 .353
Conference champion
Tournament champion
y Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of June 30, 1985[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball

The Longhorns reached the College World Series final, but were eliminated by Miami (FL).

Personnel

Roster

1985 Texas Longhorns roster[2]
 

Pitchers

  • 19 - Daniel Pena
  • 21 - Greg Swindell
  • 22 - James Harris
  • 28 - Mike Poehl
  • 29 - Bruce Ruffin

Catchers

  • 9 - Robby Byers
  • 6- Mark Worley
  • 8 - Mike Anderson
  • 14 - Chuck Oertli
 

Infielders

  • 1 - Bill Bates
  • 2 - Coby Kerlin
  • 15 - Dodd Johnson
  • 24 - Rusty Richards
  • 35 - Bobby Behnsch

Outfielders

  • 6 - David Denny
  • 15 - Doug Hodo
  • 25 - David Wrzesinski
  • 27 - Dennis Cook
 

Unknown

  • 4 - Richard Parker
  • 10 - Curt Krippner
  • 11 - Mike Simon
  • 13 - Scott Vondemkamp
  • 14 - Charles Oertli
  • 17 - Lanny Hengst
  • 22 - James Harris
  • 23 - Kevin Garner
  • 26 - James Castillion
  • 31 - Mark Petkovsek
  • 36 - Bud Ray

Coaches

1985 Texas Longhorns baseball coaching staff[3]
  • Cliff Gustafson - Head Coach - 18th year
  • Bill Bethea - Assistant Coach - 16th year
  • Clint Thomas - Assistant Coach - 6th year
  • Deron Gustafson - Assistant Coach - 2nd year

Schedule

1985 Texas Longhorns Baseball Game Log[4]
Regular Season
Post-Season

References

  1. "College Baseball Conference Standings -- 1985". boydsworld.com. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  2. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. pp. 110, 175–182. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  3. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. p. 52. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  4. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. p. 101. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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